Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 29

Rule 29: Service of notice before retrenchment of worker.– If any employer desires

Rule 29 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice before retrenchment of worker.– If any employer desires. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government, Commissioner.

Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026

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Rule 29 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice before retrenchment of worker.– If any employer desires. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government, Commissioner.

Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.

Full notified Rule text

29. Service of notice before retrenchment of worker.– If any employer desires to retrench any worker employed in his industrial establishment who has been in continuous service for not less than one year under him, then, such employer shall give prior notice of such retrenchment in Form-XIII to the State Government and to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Joint Commissioner of Labour concerned and the Commissioner of Labour through e-mail or, by registered or speed post, in the following manner, namely: –– (a) where notice is given to a worker notice of retrenchment shall be sent within three days from the date on which notice is served on the worker; (b) where no notice is given to the worker and he is paid one month‘s wages in lieu thereof, notice of retrenchment shall be sent within three days from the date on which such wages are paid; and (c) where retrenchment is carried out under an agreement, which specifies a date for the termination of service, notice of retrenchment shall be sent so as to reach the State Government and a copy thereof to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour, at least one month before such date: Provided that if the date of termination of service agreed upon is within thirty days of the agreement, the notice of retrenchment shall be sent to State Government along with a copy thereof to the Deputy Commissioner Labour concerned within three days of the agreement.

Gazette / notified rule source

Clause / sub-rule explanation

Clause (a)

(a) where notice is given to a worker notice of retrenchment shall be sent within three days from the date on which notice is served on the worker;

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (b)

(b) where no notice is given to the worker and he is paid one month‘s wages in lieu thereof, notice of retrenchment shall be sent within three days from the date on which such wages are paid; and

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Clause (c)

(c) where retrenchment is carried out under an agreement, which specifies a date for the termination of service, notice of retrenchment shall be sent so as to reach the State Government and a copy thereof to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Labour, at least one month before such date: Provided that if the date of termination of service agreed upon is within thirty days of the agreement, the notice of retrenchment shall be sent to State Government along with a copy thereof to the Deputy Commissioner Labour concerned within three days of the agreement.

This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.

Who acts under this Rule?

  • Employer
  • Worker
  • State Government
  • Commissioner

Thresholds / timelines in the Rule

No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.

Practical application

Example: a matter before the Industrial Tribunal requires a procedural step under Rule 29. Counsel should identify who must file/act, the permitted evidence or report, and any deadline, then retain filing acknowledgement and the Tribunal's direction.

Compliance reading

Do not apply this Rule in isolation. Confirm the enabling Industrial Relations Code provision, defined terms, prescribed forms and any subsequent amendment, State notification or judicial interpretation. Where the Rule allocates a power to an authority, verify the currently notified competent authority before filing.

Q&A

What does Andhra Pradesh Industrial Relations Rule 29 cover?

Rule 29 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Service of notice before retrenchment of worker.– If any employer desires. It belongs to the tribunal layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, State Government, Commissioner.

Is Rule 29 a Central or State rule?

It is a final Andhra Pradesh State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. It should not be substituted for another State's rules or the Central Rules.

What should an employer or worker verify before acting?

Verify the Industrial Relations Code provision linked to the issue, the complete text of Rule 29, any prescribed form, the current Andhra Pradesh Gazette and any later amendment/corrigendum.

Does the notified rule itself contain a timeline or threshold?

No standalone numeric threshold was automatically extracted from this rule; the operative condition may be qualitative or contained in a linked Code provision/form.

What evidence should be retained?

Keep the prescribed application/notice/form, proof of service or filing, authority acknowledgement/order and the internal record showing how the statutory trigger and deadline were checked.

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